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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.26, 17,030.89 and 6,676.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.26, 17,030.89 and 6,676.01 is: 9,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.26 : 17,030.89 = 6,676.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.26/17,030.89 = 6,676.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.26x = 17,030.89 × 6,676.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.26x = 113,698,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,698,391.95/12,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.87

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